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Diseases » Sebaceous cyst » Glossary
 

Glossary for Sebaceous cyst

  • Abscess: General name for any pus-filled lump or swelling
  • Basal cell carcinoma: Basal cell carcinoma is a slow-growing form of skin cancer.
  • Cyst: Lump produced by over-secreting gland
  • Dermoid cyst: Benign cystic tumor often containing skin, hair, and other tissue
  • Epidermal inclusion cyst:
  • Gorlin-Bushkell-Jensen syndrome: A rare disorder characterized by the development of numerous sebaceous cysts (mainly on the back, chest, arms, thighs and scrotum) as well as kidney stones and white nails.
  • Seborrheic keratosis: Thickening of the skin condition usually from age
  • Skin conditions: Any condition that affects the skin
  • Steatocystoma multiplex: A rare inherited disorder characterized by numerous skin cysts that may contain a thick substance called sebum. The cysts occur mainly on the chest, abdomen and front of neck.


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